In the summer, lotus flowers are in full bloom, and lotus seeds are also abundant. Fresh lotus seeds have a tender texture and a sweet taste. They have the effect of clearing heat and are therefore loved by many people during the hot season. So what are the benefits of eating lotus seeds?
Tonifying the Spleen and Stopping Diarrhea
Lotus seeds have the effects of tonifying the spleen, stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys, and calming the mind. They are suitable for symptoms such as spleen deficiency with diarrhea, nocturnal emission and excessive vaginal discharge, and restlessness and insomnia. Lotus seeds have a solidifying effect and can be used to treat spleen deficiency with diarrhea, gastrointestinal indigestion, urinary incontinence, excessive menstrual bleeding, kidney deficiency with nocturnal emission, and restlessness. Taking lotus seeds with Poria cocos has the effects of tonifying the spleen, stopping diarrhea, beautifying the skin, and enhancing immunity.
Tonifying the Spleen and Nourishing the Kidneys
Lotus seed porridge is a common medicinal food in daily life. It is mainly made from glutinous rice and lotus seeds and has the effects of tonifying the spleen and nourishing the kidneys. It is suitable for people with spleen deficiency, poor appetite, loose stools, kidney deficiency, and frequent urination. Taking lotus seeds with Euryale ferox has the effects of tonifying the spleen, calming the mind, and tonifying the spleen and nourishing the kidneys. Regular consumption can tonify the spleen, nourish the kidneys, relieve stress, and enhance immunity.
Nourishing the Kidneys and Consolidating Essence
Lotus seeds enter the heart, spleen, and kidney meridians and have the effects of tonifying the spleen, stopping diarrhea, nourishing the kidneys, and consolidating essence. They can also nourish the heart and calm the mind. Modern pharmacological studies have shown that lotus seeds have sedative, cardiotonic, and anti-aging effects. Both lotus seeds and Euryale ferox have the effects of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence. Taking them together enhances their efficacy. Many people think that lotus seeds are more suitable for women, but in fact, men can also benefit greatly from eating lotus seeds. They can tonify the spleen, stop diarrhea, nourish the kidneys, and consolidate essence, and are suitable for symptoms such as nocturnal emission, premature ejaculation, and frequent urination. Taking them with Euryale ferox enhances the effects of nourishing the kidneys and consolidating essence.
Nourishing the Heart and Calming the Mind
Lotus seeds have the effects of clearing the heart and calming the mind and are suitable for people with insomnia, palpitations, and irritability. Lotus seeds have a certain cardiotonic effect. The active ingredients such as lianxin alkaloids can counteract arrhythmia. People who often suffer from insomnia can take lotus seeds in moderation. Taking them with longan and lily enhances their effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind. Lotus seeds contain beta-sitosterol, glutathione, unsaturated fatty acids, and other substances. The high content of gossypol in lotus seeds has a high value in maintaining health. Lotus seeds have the effects of nourishing the heart and calming the mind and are suitable for people with palpitations and insomnia. People with chronic diseases, postpartum women, or middle-aged and elderly people can also take them in moderation.
Clearing Heat and Relieving Irritability
Lotus seeds have the effects of clearing heart fire and relieving irritability. The effect of clearing heart fire and relieving irritability is better if the lotus seed heart is not removed. A common dish for clearing heat is lotus seed stewed with rock sugar, which has good therapeutic effects for internal deficiency fire. Lotus seeds can also be used for symptoms such as restlessness, insomnia, and thirst caused by summer heat. Lotus seeds can nourish the heart and calm the mind, especially suitable for summer consumption. Lotus seed and rock sugar drink, lily and lotus seed soup, etc., all have certain effects of clearing heat. For people with severe symptoms of "fire" in the body, soaking lotus seed hearts in water can have a stronger effect of clearing the heart and reducing fire.
Beauty and Skin Care
Lotus seeds not only have good health benefits but also have the effect of beauty and skin care. Eating lotus seeds with red dates can nourish the blood and beautify the skin, and has good effects on freckles, dull complexion, etc. Eating lotus seeds with brown sugar can also nourish qi and blood, regulate menstruation, and relieve pain. Lotus seeds contain amino acids, vitamins, and other nutrients, which can promote the metabolism of substances in the body. Eating them with red dates, brown sugar, lily, Poria cocos, etc. has the effects of nourishing the blood, beautifying the skin, and whitening the skin.
